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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 676.20 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 676.20 and 219.88 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 676.20 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/676.20 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 676.20 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 148,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,682.86/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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