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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.52 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.52 and 254.64 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.52 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.52 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.52 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 158,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,518.49/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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