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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.55 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.55 and 126.41 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.55 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.55 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.55 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 85,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,518.67/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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