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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 635.70 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 635.70 and 302.91 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 635.70 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/635.70 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 635.70 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 192,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,559.89/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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