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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.16 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.16 and 424.44 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.16 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.16 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.16 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 287,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,413.79/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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