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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 680.31 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 680.31 and 128.93 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 680.31 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/680.31 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 680.31 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 87,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708.97/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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