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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 680.07 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 680.07 and 128.88 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 680.07 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/680.07 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 680.07 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 87,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,647.42/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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