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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.52 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.52 and 128.36 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.52 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.52 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.52 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 87,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223.19/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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