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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 676.89 and 416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 676.89 and 416.03 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 676.89 = 416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/676.89 = 416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 676.89 × 416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 281,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,603.16/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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