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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 677.18 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 677.18 and 220.25 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 677.18 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/677.18 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 677.18 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 149,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,148.90/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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