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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 677.05 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 677.05 and 194.69 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 677.05 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/677.05 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 677.05 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 131,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.66/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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