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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 698.07 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 698.07 and 302.74 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 698.07 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/698.07 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 698.07 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 211,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,333.71/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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