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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 622.89 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 622.89 and 303.69 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 622.89 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/622.89 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 622.89 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 189,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,165.46/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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