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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 621.63 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 621.63 and 264 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 621.63 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/621.63 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 621.63 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 164,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,110.32/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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