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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 674.54 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 674.54 and 306.44 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 674.54 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/674.54 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 674.54 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 206,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,706.04/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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