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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 675.66 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 675.66 and 295.47 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 675.66 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/675.66 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 675.66 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 199,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,637.26/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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