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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 698.94 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 698.94 and 303.22 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 698.94 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/698.94 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 698.94 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 211,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,932.59/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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