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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 698.02 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 698.02 and 245.85 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 698.02 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/698.02 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 698.02 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 171,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,608.22/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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