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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 678.06 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 678.06 and 127.37 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 678.06 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/678.06 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 678.06 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 86,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361.11/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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