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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 639.77 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 639.77 and 330.69 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 639.77 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/639.77 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 639.77 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 211,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,563.89/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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