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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 679.60 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 679.60 and 128.44 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 679.60 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/679.60 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 679.60 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 87,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,287.82/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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