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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 674.93 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 674.93 and 328.46 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 674.93 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/674.93 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 674.93 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 221,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,684.95/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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