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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 676.74 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 676.74 and 323 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 676.74 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/676.74 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 676.74 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 218,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,587.02/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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