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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 676.70 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 676.70 and 219.98 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 676.70 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/676.70 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 676.70 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 148,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,861.88/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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