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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.43 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.43 and 128.97 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.43 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.43 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.43 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 87,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,755.06/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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