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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 697.23 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 697.23 and 334.54 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 697.23 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/697.23 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 697.23 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 233,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,249.58/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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