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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 676.98 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 676.98 and 365.29 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 676.98 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/676.98 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 676.98 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 247,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,294.02/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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