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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.55 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.55 and 195.06 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.55 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.55 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.55 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 133,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,140.11/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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