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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.93 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.93 and 293.49 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.93 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.93 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.93 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 189,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,574.00/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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