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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.85, 919.74 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.85, 919.74 and 450.96 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.85 : 919.74 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.85/919.74 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.85x = 919.74 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.85x = 414,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,765.95/612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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