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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 674.07 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 674.07 and 206.74 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 674.07 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/674.07 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 674.07 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 139,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,357.23/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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