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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 622.04 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 622.04 and 276.06 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 622.04 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/622.04 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 622.04 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 171,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,720.36/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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