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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 677.10 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 677.10 and 329 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 677.10 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/677.10 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 677.10 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 222,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,765.90/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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