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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.66 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.66 and 126.44 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.66 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.66 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.66 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 85,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,556.89/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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