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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 682.90 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 682.90 and 195.32 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 682.90 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/682.90 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 682.90 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 133,385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,385.25/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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