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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 681.68 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 681.68 and 129.82 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 681.68 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/681.68 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 681.68 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 88,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491.64/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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