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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 690.07 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 690.07 and 362.73 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 690.07 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/690.07 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 690.07 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 250,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,309.09/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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