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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.54 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.54 and 128.36 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.54 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.54 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.54 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 87,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,225.75/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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