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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 677.07 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 677.07 and 191.30 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 677.07 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/677.07 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 677.07 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 129,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,519.15/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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