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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 640.06 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 640.06 and 298.45 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 640.06 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/640.06 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 640.06 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 191,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,025.91/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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