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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 676.06 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 676.06 and 219.45 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 676.06 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/676.06 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 676.06 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 148,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,358.91/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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