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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 676.02 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 676.02 and 267.76 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 676.02 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/676.02 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 676.02 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 181,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,011.12/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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