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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 693.02 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 693.02 and 370.28 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 693.02 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/693.02 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 693.02 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 256,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,612.15/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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