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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 679.75 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 679.75 and 128.54 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 679.75 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/679.75 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 679.75 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 87,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,373.52/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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