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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 675.81 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 675.81 and 190.35 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 675.81 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/675.81 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 675.81 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 128,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,640.43/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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