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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 641.68 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 641.68 and 367.44 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 641.68 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/641.68 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 641.68 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 235,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,778.90/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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