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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 675.78 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 675.78 and 296.56 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 675.78 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/675.78 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 675.78 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 200,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,410.16/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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