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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 675.78 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 675.78 and 364.84 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 675.78 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/675.78 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 675.78 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 246,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,551.58/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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