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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 676.13 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 676.13 and 108.75 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 676.13 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/676.13 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 676.13 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 73,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,528.59/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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