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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 699.34 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 699.34 and 452.84 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 699.34 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/699.34 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 699.34 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 316,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,689.13/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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