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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.18, 689.94 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.18, 689.94 and 352.26 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.18 : 689.94 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.18/689.94 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.18x = 689.94 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.18x = 243,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,038.26/459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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