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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.07, 676.90 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.07, 676.90 and 292.91 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.07 : 676.90 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.07/676.90 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.07x = 676.90 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.07x = 198,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,270.78/451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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