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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 681.03 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 681.03 and 129.38 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 681.03 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/681.03 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 681.03 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 88,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,108.26/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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