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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 695.61 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 695.61 and 290.18 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 695.61 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/695.61 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 695.61 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 201,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,848.63/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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