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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 673.44 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 673.44 and 276.48 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 673.44 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/673.44 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 673.44 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 186,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,192.69/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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