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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 676.19 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 676.19 and 190.73 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 676.19 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/676.19 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 676.19 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 128,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,971.89/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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