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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.82, 697.42 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.82, 697.42 and 350.80 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.82 : 697.42 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.82/697.42 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.82x = 697.42 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.82x = 244,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,654.94/465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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