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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 675.68 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 675.68 and 219.31 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 675.68 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/675.68 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 675.68 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 148,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,180.60/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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