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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.05 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.05 and 129.33 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.05 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.05 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.05 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 88,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,080.52/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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