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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.04, 632.94 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.04, 632.94 and 334.75 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.04 : 632.94 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.04/632.94 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.04x = 632.94 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.04x = 211,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,876.67/459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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