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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 622.01 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 622.01 and 264.21 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 622.01 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/622.01 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 622.01 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 164,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,339.94/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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