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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 696.83 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 696.83 and 367.20 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 696.83 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/696.83 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 696.83 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 255,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,874.14/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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