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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 674.45 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 674.45 and 203.06 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 674.45 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/674.45 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 674.45 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 136,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,949.43/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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