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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 954.99 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 954.99 and 459 is: 633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 954.99 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/954.99 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 954.99 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 438,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,340.41/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.18

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