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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 682.97 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 682.97 and 130.70 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 682.97 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/682.97 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 682.97 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 89,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,260.11/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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