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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675 and 125.43 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 84,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,665.25/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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