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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 634.41 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 634.41 and 328.98 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 634.41 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/634.41 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 634.41 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 208,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,707.01/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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