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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 690.93 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 690.93 and 351.24 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 690.93 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/690.93 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 690.93 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 242,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,679.66/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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