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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 1,022.89 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 1,022.89 and 451 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 1,022.89 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/1,022.89 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 1,022.89 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 461,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,323.39/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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