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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 689.04 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 689.04 and 297.54 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 689.04 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/689.04 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 689.04 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 205,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,016.96/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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