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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.07, 697.69 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.07, 697.69 and 234.08 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.07 : 697.69 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.07/697.69 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.07x = 697.69 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.07x = 163,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,311.79/465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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