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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.57 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.57 and 220.03 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.57 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.57 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.57 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 148,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,865.70/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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