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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 677.55 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 677.55 and 163.34 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 677.55 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/677.55 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 677.55 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 110,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,671.02/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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