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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.09 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.09 and 128.73 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.09 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.09 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.09 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 87,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547.99/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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