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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.99 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.99 and 245.02 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.99 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.99 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.99 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 165,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,631.07/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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