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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 691.89 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 691.89 and 353.81 is: 530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 691.89 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/691.89 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 691.89 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 244,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,797.60/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.39

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