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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.54 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.54 and 246.15 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.54 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.54 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.54 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 166,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,777.09/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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