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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 622.28 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 622.28 and 264.56 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 622.28 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/622.28 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 622.28 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 164,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,627.95/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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