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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.66 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.66 and 234.57 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.66 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.66 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.66 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 158,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,724.14/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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