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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 677.69 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 677.69 and 127.22 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 677.69 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/677.69 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 677.69 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 86,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,216.78/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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