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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 675.44 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 675.44 and 320.58 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 675.44 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/675.44 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 675.44 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 216,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,532.56/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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