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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 681.24 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 681.24 and 129.46 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 681.24 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/681.24 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 681.24 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 88,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,193.33/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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