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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 675.16 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 675.16 and 206.56 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 675.16 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/675.16 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 675.16 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 139,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,461.38/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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