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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.16, 632.97 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.16, 632.97 and 327.94 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.16 : 632.97 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.16/632.97 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.16x = 632.97 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.16x = 207,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,574.60/459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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