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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.52 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.52 and 195.12 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.52 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.52 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.52 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 132,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,197.70/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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