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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 674.24 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 674.24 and 206.28 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 674.24 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/674.24 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 674.24 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 139,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,081.20/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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