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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 691.43 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 691.43 and 369.83 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 691.43 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/691.43 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 691.43 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 255,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,706.25/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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