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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.47, 683.19 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.47, 683.19 and 130.84 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.47 : 683.19 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.47/683.19 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.47x = 683.19 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.47x = 89,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,388.58/455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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