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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.00, 622.41 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.00, 622.41 and 254.52 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.00 : 622.41 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.00/622.41 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.00x = 622.41 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.00x = 158,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,414.52/451.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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