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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.00, 622.09 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.00, 622.09 and 311.13 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.00 : 622.09 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.00/622.09 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.00x = 622.09 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.00x = 193,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,551.25/451.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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