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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 622.94 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 622.94 and 327.52 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 622.94 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/622.94 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 622.94 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 204,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,024.57/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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