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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 677.24 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 677.24 and 245.91 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 677.24 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/677.24 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 677.24 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 166,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,540.60/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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