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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.77 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.77 and 233.94 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.77 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.77 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.77 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 158,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,089.63/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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