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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.69 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.69 and 142.94 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.69 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.69 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.69 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 96,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,727.40/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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