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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 675.77 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 675.77 and 190.31 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 675.77 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/675.77 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 675.77 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 128,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604.84/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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