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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 622.85 and 353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 622.85 and 353.42 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 622.85 = 353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/622.85 = 353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 622.85 × 353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 220,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,122.77/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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