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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 675.18 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 675.18 and 244.96 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 675.18 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/675.18 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 675.18 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 165,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,390.40/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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