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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 622.07 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 622.07 and 276.06 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 622.07 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/622.07 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 622.07 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 171,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,728.64/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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