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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 621.68 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 621.68 and 352.53 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 621.68 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/621.68 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 621.68 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 219,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,159.09/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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