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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.68 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.68 and 128.48 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.68 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.68 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.68 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 87,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,325.29/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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