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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 691.37 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 691.37 and 352.74 is: 528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 691.37 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/691.37 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 691.37 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 243,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,873.85/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.69

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