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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.10 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.10 and 327.66 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.10 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.10 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.10 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 228,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,411.79/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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