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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 678.06 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 678.06 and 220.92 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 678.06 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/678.06 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 678.06 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 149,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.02/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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