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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 691 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 691 and 452.60 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 691 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/691 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 691 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 312,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,746.60/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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