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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 633.55 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 633.55 and 348.33 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 633.55 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/633.55 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 633.55 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 220,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,681.30/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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