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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 676.13 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 676.13 and 416.58 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 676.13 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/676.13 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 676.13 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 281,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,656.77/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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