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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 677.07 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 677.07 and 335.75 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 677.07 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/677.07 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 677.07 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 227,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,322.87/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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