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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.92, 1,004.10 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.92, 1,004.10 and 450.60 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.92 : 1,004.10 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.92/1,004.10 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.92x = 1,004.10 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.92x = 452,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,447.46/669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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