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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 698.30 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 698.30 and 382.38 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 698.30 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/698.30 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 698.30 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 267,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,014.04/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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