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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.14 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.14 and 348.13 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.14 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.14 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.14 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 220,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,415.03/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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