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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 633.60 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 633.60 and 360.05 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 633.60 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/633.60 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 633.60 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 228,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,128.85/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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