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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.01 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.01 and 263.63 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.01 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.01 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.01 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 163,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,713.10/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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