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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 681.93 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 681.93 and 211.28 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 681.93 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/681.93 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 681.93 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 144,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,074.76/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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