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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 697.07 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 697.07 and 176.22 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 697.07 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/697.07 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 697.07 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 122,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,837.68/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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