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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 675.09 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 675.09 and 206.54 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 675.09 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/675.09 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 675.09 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 139,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,429.71/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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