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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 674.94 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 674.94 and 176.08 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 674.94 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/674.94 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 674.94 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 118,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,843.44/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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