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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.05, 951.54 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.05, 951.54 and 460.80 is: 691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.05 : 951.54 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.05/951.54 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.05x = 951.54 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.05x = 438,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,469.63/634.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.54

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