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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 674.12 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 674.12 and 313.25 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 674.12 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/674.12 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 674.12 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 211,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163.15/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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