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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 673.94 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 673.94 and 445.86 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 673.94 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/673.94 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 673.94 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 300,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,480.66/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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