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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 675.28 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 675.28 and 244.85 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 675.28 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/675.28 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 675.28 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 165,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,341.08/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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