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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.60 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.60 and 367.53 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.60 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.60 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.60 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 253,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081.16/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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