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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 697.80 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 697.80 and 335.10 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 697.80 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/697.80 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 697.80 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 233,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,832.78/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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