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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.19 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.19 and 328.35 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.19 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.19 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.19 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 204,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,628.00/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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