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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 680.92 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 680.92 and 129.38 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 680.92 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/680.92 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 680.92 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 88,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,097.43/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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