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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 675.94 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 675.94 and 108.63 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 675.94 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/675.94 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 675.94 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 73,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,423.98/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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