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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 679.60 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 679.60 and 128.41 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 679.60 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/679.60 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 679.60 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 87,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267.11/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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