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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 680.43 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 680.43 and 129.06 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 680.43 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/680.43 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 680.43 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 87,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,816.30/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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