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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 697.59 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 697.59 and 204.92 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 697.59 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/697.59 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 697.59 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 142,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,950.14/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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