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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.91 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.91 and 129.30 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.91 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.91 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.91 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 88,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,041.66/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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