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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.06, 872.93 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.06, 872.93 and 464.25 is: 640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.06 : 872.93 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.06/872.93 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.06x = 872.93 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.06x = 405,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,255.43/633.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.15

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