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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675.18 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675.18 and 206.46 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675.18 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675.18 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675.18 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 139,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397.66/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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