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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.19, 689.04 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.19, 689.04 and 356.68 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.19 : 689.04 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.19/689.04 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.19x = 689.04 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.19x = 245,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,761.56/459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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