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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 681.02 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 681.02 and 129.34 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 681.02 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/681.02 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 681.02 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 88,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,083.13/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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