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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.91 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.91 and 151.38 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.91 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.91 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.91 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 102,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622.02/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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