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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 677.88 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 677.88 and 441.44 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 677.88 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/677.88 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 677.88 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 299,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,239.96/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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