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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 633.48 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 633.48 and 254.41 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 633.48 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/633.48 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 633.48 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 161,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,161.11/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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