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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 675.18 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 675.18 and 125.52 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 675.18 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/675.18 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 675.18 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 84,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,748.59/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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