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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 622.26 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 622.26 and 264.35 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 622.26 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/622.26 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 622.26 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 164,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,491.32/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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