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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 683.01 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 683.01 and 181.29 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 683.01 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/683.01 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 683.01 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 123,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,822.88/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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