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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.21, 696.42 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.21, 696.42 and 328.13 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.21 : 696.42 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.21/696.42 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.21x = 696.42 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.21x = 228,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,516.29/464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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