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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 677.46 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 677.46 and 191.92 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 677.46 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/677.46 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 677.46 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 130,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,018.12/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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