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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 676.06 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 676.06 and 126.05 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 676.06 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/676.06 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 676.06 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 85,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213.35/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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