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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.13 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.13 and 128.76 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.13 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.13 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.13 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 87,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,573.54/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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