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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 677.24 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 677.24 and 348.47 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 677.24 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/677.24 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 677.24 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 235,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,992.69/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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