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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.44 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.44 and 190.92 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.44 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.44 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.44 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 129,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,144.66/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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