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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 688.64 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 688.64 and 356.45 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 688.64 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/688.64 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 688.64 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 245,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,463.08/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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