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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675.05 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675.05 and 244.35 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675.05 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675.05 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675.05 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 164,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,947.25/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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