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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675.72 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675.72 and 368.16 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675.72 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675.72 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675.72 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 248,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,773.08/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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