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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 622.11 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 622.11 and 264.25 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 622.11 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/622.11 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 622.11 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 164,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,392.57/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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