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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 675.24 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 675.24 and 348.96 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 675.24 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/675.24 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 675.24 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 235,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,631.75/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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