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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.96 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.96 and 333.92 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.96 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.96 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.96 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 207,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684.88/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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