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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 622.88 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 622.88 and 353.02 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 622.88 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/622.88 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 622.88 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 219,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,887.33/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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