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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 677.95 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 677.95 and 369.95 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 677.95 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/677.95 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 677.95 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 250,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,807.60/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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