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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 675.96 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 675.96 and 190.92 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 675.96 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/675.96 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 675.96 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 129,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,054.28/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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