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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 674.10 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 674.10 and 313.84 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 674.10 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/674.10 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 674.10 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 211,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,559.54/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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