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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 691.15 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 691.15 and 369.03 is: 554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 691.15 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/691.15 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 691.15 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 255,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,053.24/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.83

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