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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 676.94 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 676.94 and 232.06 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 676.94 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/676.94 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 676.94 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 157,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,090.12/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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