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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 698.01 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 698.01 and 328.30 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 698.01 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/698.01 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 698.01 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 229,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,156.68/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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