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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 674.46 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 674.46 and 358.35 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 674.46 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/674.46 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 674.46 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 241,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,692.74/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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