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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.44 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.44 and 128.93 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.44 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.44 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.44 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 87,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,727.11/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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