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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 695.01 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 695.01 and 301.21 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 695.01 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/695.01 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 695.01 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 209,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,343.35/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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