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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 675.92 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 675.92 and 125.99 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 675.92 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/675.92 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 675.92 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 85,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,155.15/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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