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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.06 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.06 and 128.86 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.06 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.06 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.06 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 87,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,631.15/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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