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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 630 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 630 and 369.28 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 630 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/630 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 630 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 232,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,646.40/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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