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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 621.93 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 621.93 and 368.06 is: 507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 621.93 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/621.93 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 621.93 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 228,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,907.56/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.44

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