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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 675.99 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 675.99 and 329.70 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 675.99 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/675.99 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 675.99 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 222,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,873.90/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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