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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 675.60 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 675.60 and 190.36 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 675.60 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/675.60 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 675.60 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 128,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604.16/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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