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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.91, 676.36 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.91, 676.36 and 108.91 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.91 : 676.36 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.91/676.36 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.91x = 676.36 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.91x = 73,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,659.83/450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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