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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 629.18 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 629.18 and 350.96 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 629.18 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/629.18 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 629.18 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 220,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,817.01/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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