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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.99 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.99 and 207.21 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.99 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.99 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.99 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 140,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,071.89/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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