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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.59 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.59 and 128.45 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.59 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.59 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.59 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 87,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289.94/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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