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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 690.95 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 690.95 and 369.21 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 690.95 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/690.95 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 690.95 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 255,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,105.65/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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