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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 675.73 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 675.73 and 347.46 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 675.73 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/675.73 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 675.73 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 234,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,789.15/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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