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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.64 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.64 and 348.88 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.64 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.64 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.64 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 236,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,066.16/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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