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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 675.12 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 675.12 and 125.41 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 675.12 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/675.12 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 675.12 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 84,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668.80/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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