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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 674.52 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 674.52 and 244.31 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 674.52 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/674.52 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 674.52 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 164,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,791.98/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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