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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 676.32 and 191.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 676.32 and 191.00 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 676.32 = 191.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/676.32 = 191.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 676.32 × 191.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 129,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,178.09/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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