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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 689.40 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 689.40 and 352.08 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 689.40 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/689.40 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 689.40 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 242,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,723.95/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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