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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 684.54 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 684.54 and 210.11 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 684.54 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/684.54 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 684.54 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 143,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825.28/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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