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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 630.05 and 316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 630.05 and 316.75 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 630.05 = 316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/630.05 = 316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 630.05 × 316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 199,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,566.75/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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