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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 681.75 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 681.75 and 129.81 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 681.75 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/681.75 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 681.75 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 88,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.97/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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