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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.15 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.15 and 128.14 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.15 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.15 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.15 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 87,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026.28/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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