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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 675.05 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 675.05 and 312.32 is: 467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 675.05 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/675.05 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 675.05 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 210,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,826.68/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.35

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