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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 676.80 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 676.80 and 220.09 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 676.80 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/676.80 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 676.80 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 148,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,956.91/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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