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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 674.87 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 674.87 and 347.58 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 674.87 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/674.87 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 674.87 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 234,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,569.58/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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