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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 675.05 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 675.05 and 176.12 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 675.05 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/675.05 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 675.05 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 118,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,888.93/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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