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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.41 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.41 and 190.73 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.41 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.41 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.41 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 128,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,817.57/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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