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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 695.94 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 695.94 and 390.98 is: 586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 695.94 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/695.94 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 695.94 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 272,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,098.62/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.34

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