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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 697.02 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 697.02 and 176.08 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 697.02 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/697.02 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 697.02 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 122,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,731.28/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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