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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 681.66 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 681.66 and 125.43 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 681.66 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/681.66 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 681.66 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 85,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,500.61/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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