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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.19 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.19 and 128.12 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.19 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.19 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.19 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 87,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,018.88/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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