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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 673.79 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 673.79 and 230.18 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 673.79 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/673.79 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 673.79 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 155,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,092.98/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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