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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 694.98 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 694.98 and 333.84 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 694.98 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/694.98 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 694.98 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 232,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,012.12/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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