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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.00, 674.81 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.00, 674.81 and 176.05 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.00 : 674.81 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.00/674.81 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.00x = 674.81 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.00x = 118,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,796.05/450.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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