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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 690.12 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 690.12 and 351.72 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 690.12 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/690.12 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 690.12 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 242,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,729.01/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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