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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 681.39 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 681.39 and 129.64 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 681.39 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/681.39 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 681.39 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 88,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,335.40/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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