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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 697.14 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 697.14 and 439.83 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 697.14 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/697.14 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 697.14 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 306,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,623.09/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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