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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 634.68 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 634.68 and 335.62 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 634.68 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/634.68 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 634.68 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 213,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,012.09/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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