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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 675.97 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 675.97 and 213.64 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 675.97 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/675.97 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 675.97 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 144,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,412.01/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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