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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.19, 688.13 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.19, 688.13 and 356.00 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.19 : 688.13 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.19/688.13 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.19x = 688.13 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.19x = 244,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,970.39/459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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