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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 675.60 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 675.60 and 306.64 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 675.60 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/675.60 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 675.60 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 207,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,165.98/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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