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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.43 and 353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.43 and 353.65 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.43 = 353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.43 = 353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.43 × 353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 239,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,219.47/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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