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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.80 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.80 and 329.52 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.80 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.80 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.80 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 223,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,019.14/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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