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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 677.12 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 677.12 and 296.64 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 677.12 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/677.12 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 677.12 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 200,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,860.88/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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