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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 675.04 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 675.04 and 125.41 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 675.04 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/675.04 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 675.04 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 84,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656.77/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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