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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,004.64 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,004.64 and 450.04 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,004.64 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,004.64 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,004.64 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 452,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,128.19/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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