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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 676.65 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 676.65 and 219.86 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 676.65 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/676.65 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 676.65 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 148,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,772.05/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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