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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 675.69 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 675.69 and 295.84 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 675.69 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/675.69 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 675.69 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 199,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,896.13/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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