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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 676.11 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 676.11 and 194.06 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 676.11 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/676.11 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 676.11 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 131,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,208.32/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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