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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 622.49 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 622.49 and 346.07 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 622.49 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/622.49 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 622.49 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 215,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,424.94/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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