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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.86 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.86 and 354.28 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.86 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.86 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.86 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 239,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,797.96/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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