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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 683.19 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 683.19 and 195.67 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 683.19 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/683.19 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 683.19 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 133,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,679.79/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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