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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 635 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 635 and 335.60 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 635 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/635 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 635 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 213,106
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,106/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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