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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.06, 690.28 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.06, 690.28 and 425.22 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.06 : 690.28 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.06/690.28 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.06x = 690.28 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.06x = 293,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,520.86/460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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