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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.64 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.64 and 245.53 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.64 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.64 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.64 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 166,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,135.42/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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