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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.16 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.16 and 295.64 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.16 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.16 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.16 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 199,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,308.66/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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