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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 682.99 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 682.99 and 130.70 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 682.99 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/682.99 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 682.99 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 89,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,266.79/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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