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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.19 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.19 and 437.06 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.19 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.19 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.19 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 301,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,654.44/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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