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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 698.00 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 698.00 and 334.93 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 698.00 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/698.00 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 698.00 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 233,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,777.67/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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