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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 674.93 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 674.93 and 327.75 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 674.93 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/674.93 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 674.93 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 221,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,206.67/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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