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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 680.10 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 680.10 and 128.75 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 680.10 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/680.10 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 680.10 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 87,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562.88/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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