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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.41 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.41 and 206.83 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.41 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.41 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.41 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 139,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690.64/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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