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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.37, 680.16 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.37, 680.16 and 128.73 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.37 : 680.16 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.37/680.16 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.37x = 680.16 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.37x = 87,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,557.00/453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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