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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.67 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.67 and 384.45 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.67 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.67 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.67 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 268,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,603.68/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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