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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 675.47 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 675.47 and 219.16 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 675.47 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/675.47 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 675.47 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 148,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,032.63/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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