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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 676.54 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 676.54 and 220.07 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 676.54 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/676.54 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 676.54 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 148,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,886.16/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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