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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 688.96 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 688.96 and 351.84 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 688.96 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/688.96 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 688.96 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 242,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,403.69/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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