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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.76 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.76 and 351 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.76 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.76 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.76 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 241,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,754.76/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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