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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 680.98 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 680.98 and 129.34 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 680.98 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/680.98 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 680.98 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 88,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,077.95/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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