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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.65 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.65 and 130.48 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.65 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.65 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.65 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 89,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,070.47/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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