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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 675.12 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 675.12 and 141.94 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 675.12 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/675.12 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 675.12 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 95,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,826.53/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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