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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.59 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.59 and 113.07 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.59 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.59 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.59 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 77,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,180.45/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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