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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 644.88 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 644.88 and 356.76 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 644.88 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/644.88 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 644.88 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 230,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067.39/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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