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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.12 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.12 and 127.04 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.12 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.12 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.12 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 86,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910.60/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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