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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 674.78 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 674.78 and 244.89 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 674.78 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/674.78 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 674.78 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 165,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,246.87/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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