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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 676.68 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 676.68 and 126.48 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 676.68 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/676.68 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 676.68 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 85,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586.49/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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