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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675.09 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675.09 and 296.95 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675.09 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675.09 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675.09 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 200,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,467.98/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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