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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 677.05 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 677.05 and 126.72 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 677.05 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/677.05 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 677.05 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 85,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795.46/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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