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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 620.93 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 620.93 and 275.45 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 620.93 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/620.93 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 620.93 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 171,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,032.75/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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