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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 697.75 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 697.75 and 439.65 is: 658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 697.75 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/697.75 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 697.75 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 306,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,764.69/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.84

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