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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 677.30 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 677.30 and 109.54 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 677.30 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/677.30 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 677.30 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 74,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,191.44/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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