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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.10 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.10 and 206.62 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.10 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.10 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.10 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 139,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,489.16/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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