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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 677.03 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 677.03 and 191.29 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 677.03 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/677.03 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 677.03 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 129,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,509.07/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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