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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 677.63 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 677.63 and 220.92 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 677.63 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/677.63 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 677.63 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 149,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,702.43/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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