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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 674.04 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 674.04 and 341.76 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 674.04 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/674.04 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 674.04 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 230,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,359.91/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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