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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 675.69 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 675.69 and 190.91 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 675.69 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/675.69 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 675.69 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 128,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,999.29/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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