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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 635.09 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 635.09 and 354.89 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 635.09 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/635.09 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 635.09 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 225,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,390.36/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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