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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 675.22 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 675.22 and 206.94 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 675.22 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/675.22 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 675.22 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 139,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.98/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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