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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 676.83 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 676.83 and 297.53 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 676.83 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/676.83 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 676.83 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 201,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,377.43/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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