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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 697.73 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 697.73 and 140.41 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 697.73 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/697.73 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 697.73 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 97,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,968.27/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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