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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 696.32 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 696.32 and 384.24 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 696.32 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/696.32 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 696.32 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 267,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,554.00/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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