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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.60 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.60 and 191.02 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.60 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.60 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.60 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 129,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,246.18/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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