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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 675.69 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 675.69 and 219.63 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 675.69 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/675.69 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 675.69 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 148,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,401.79/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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