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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.67, 621.99 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.67, 621.99 and 339.97 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.67 : 621.99 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.67/621.99 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.67x = 621.99 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.67x = 211,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,457.94/450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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