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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 643.05 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 643.05 and 355.19 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 643.05 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/643.05 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 643.05 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 228,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,404.13/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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