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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 677.43 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 677.43 and 348.89 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 677.43 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/677.43 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 677.43 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 236,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,345.17/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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