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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.97 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.97 and 350.16 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.97 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.97 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.97 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 237,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,397.98/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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