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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 679.30 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 679.30 and 128.20 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 679.30 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/679.30 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 679.30 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 87,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,086.26/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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