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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 675.59 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 675.59 and 207.19 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 675.59 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/675.59 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 675.59 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 139,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,975.49/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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