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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 673.83 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 673.83 and 312.99 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 673.83 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/673.83 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 673.83 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 210,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,902.05/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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