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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.35, 676.14 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.35, 676.14 and 348.29 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.35 : 676.14 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.35/676.14 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.35x = 676.14 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.35x = 235,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,492.80/450.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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