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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.12 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.12 and 369.84 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.12 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.12 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.12 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 255,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,233.98/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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