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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.85 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.85 and 125.28 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.85 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.85 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.85 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 84,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,545.21/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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