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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.08 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.08 and 353.28 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.08 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.08 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.08 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 226,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,127.46/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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