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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 675.14 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 675.14 and 244.53 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 675.14 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/675.14 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 675.14 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 165,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,091.98/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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