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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 677.28 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 677.28 and 126.93 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 677.28 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/677.28 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 677.28 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 85,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967.15/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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