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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 676.70 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 676.70 and 207.63 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 676.70 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/676.70 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 676.70 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 140,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,502.18/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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