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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 639.36 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 639.36 and 308.52 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 639.36 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/639.36 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 639.36 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 197,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,255.35/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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