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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 675.77 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 675.77 and 314.46 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 675.77 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/675.77 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 675.77 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 212,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,501.06/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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