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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.81 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.81 and 384.06 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.81 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.81 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.81 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 265,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,312.49/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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