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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 696.78 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 696.78 and 413.10 is: 618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 696.78 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/696.78 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 696.78 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 287,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,839.82/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.97

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