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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 674.97 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 674.97 and 276.93 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 674.97 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/674.97 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 674.97 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 186,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,919.44/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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