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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 633.80 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 633.80 and 349.28 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 633.80 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/633.80 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 633.80 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 221,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,373.66/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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