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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 674.61 and 328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 674.61 and 328.87 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 674.61 = 328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/674.61 = 328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 674.61 × 328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 221,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,858.99/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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