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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 675.10 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 675.10 and 176.22 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 675.10 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/675.10 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 675.10 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 118,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,966.12/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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