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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 674.82 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 674.82 and 207.25 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 674.82 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/674.82 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 674.82 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 139,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,856.45/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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