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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.58 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.58 and 126.39 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.58 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.58 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.58 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 85,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,512.31/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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