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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 676.76 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 676.76 and 329.82 is: 494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 676.76 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/676.76 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 676.76 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 223,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,207.33/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.01

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