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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 676.08 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 676.08 and 348.93 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 676.08 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/676.08 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 676.08 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 235,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,904.59/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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