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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.33 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.33 and 191.14 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.33 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.33 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.33 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 129,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,273.72/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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