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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 623.40 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 623.40 and 341.84 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 623.40 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/623.40 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 623.40 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 213,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,099.94/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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