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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 622.37 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 622.37 and 264.44 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 622.37 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/622.37 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 622.37 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 164,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,575.09/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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