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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 697.67 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 697.67 and 328.35 is: 492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 697.67 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/697.67 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 697.67 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 229,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,075.69/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.60

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