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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 681.59 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 681.59 and 129.76 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 681.59 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/681.59 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 681.59 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 88,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440.77/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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