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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 674.91 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 674.91 and 193.54 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 674.91 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/674.91 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 674.91 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 130,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,622.08/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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