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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 677.61 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 677.61 and 246.75 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 677.61 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/677.61 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 677.61 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 167,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,200.27/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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