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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 635.65 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 635.65 and 329.81 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 635.65 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/635.65 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 635.65 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 209,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,639.72/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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