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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 675.09 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 675.09 and 141.99 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 675.09 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/675.09 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 675.09 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 95,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,852.97/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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