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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 682.22 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 682.22 and 125.75 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 682.22 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/682.22 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 682.22 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 85,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792.09/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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