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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 676.64 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 676.64 and 347.84 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 676.64 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/676.64 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 676.64 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 235,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,362.46/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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