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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.77 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.77 and 126.54 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.77 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.77 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.77 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 85,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,638.48/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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