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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.13 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.13 and 129.45 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.13 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.13 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.13 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 88,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,174.27/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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