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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 630.77 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 630.77 and 346.91 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 630.77 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/630.77 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 630.77 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 218,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,815.53/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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