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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.93 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.93 and 128.64 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.93 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.93 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.93 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 87,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466.20/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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