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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 676.98 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 676.98 and 336.03 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 676.98 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/676.98 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 676.98 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 227,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,485.59/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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