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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 674.83 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 674.83 and 347.05 is: 519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 674.83 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/674.83 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 674.83 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 234,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,199.75/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.76

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