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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.61, 682.92 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.61, 682.92 and 195.54 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.61 : 682.92 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.61/682.92 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.61x = 682.92 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.61x = 133,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,538.18/455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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