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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 675.18 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 675.18 and 313.02 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 675.18 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/675.18 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 675.18 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 211,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,344.84/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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