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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 633.73 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 633.73 and 376.69 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 633.73 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/633.73 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 633.73 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 238,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,714.70/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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