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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 635.51 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 635.51 and 329.93 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 635.51 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/635.51 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 635.51 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 209,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,673.81/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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