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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 630.48 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 630.48 and 435.60 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 630.48 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/630.48 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 630.48 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 274,637.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,637.09/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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