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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 644.68 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 644.68 and 369.06 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 644.68 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/644.68 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 644.68 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 237,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,925.60/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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