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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 679.39 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 679.39 and 128.25 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 679.39 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/679.39 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 679.39 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 87,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,131.45/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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