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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 674.98 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 674.98 and 125.38 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 674.98 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/674.98 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 674.98 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 84,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,625.62/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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