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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 676.35 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 676.35 and 349.23 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 676.35 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/676.35 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 676.35 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 236,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,201.71/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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