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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 680.23 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 680.23 and 128.83 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 680.23 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/680.23 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 680.23 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 87,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,634.03/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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