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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 676.01 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 676.01 and 191.13 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 676.01 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/676.01 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 676.01 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 129,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,205.79/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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