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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.47, 683.20 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.47, 683.20 and 130.76 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.47 : 683.20 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.47/683.20 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.47x = 683.20 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.47x = 89,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,331.49/455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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