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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.15, 681.14 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.15, 681.14 and 129.54 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.15 : 681.14 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.15/681.14 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.15x = 681.14 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.15x = 88,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,234.88/454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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