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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 695.76 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 695.76 and 299.38 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 695.76 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/695.76 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 695.76 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 208,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,296.63/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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