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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 675.48 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 675.48 and 364.29 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 675.48 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/675.48 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 675.48 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 246,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,070.61/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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