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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 675.83 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 675.83 and 207.03 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 675.83 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/675.83 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 675.83 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 139,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,917.08/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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