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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 680.97 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 680.97 and 129.32 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 680.97 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/680.97 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 680.97 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 88,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,063.04/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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