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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 683.44 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 683.44 and 130.95 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 683.44 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/683.44 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 683.44 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 89,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,496.47/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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