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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 946.98 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 946.98 and 436.91 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 946.98 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/946.98 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 946.98 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 413,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,740.30/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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