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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 633.33 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 633.33 and 396.91 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 633.33 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/633.33 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 633.33 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 251,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,375.01/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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