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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 676.08 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 676.08 and 219.59 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 676.08 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/676.08 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 676.08 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 148,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,460.41/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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