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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 698 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 698 and 445.04 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 698 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/698 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 698 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 310,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,637.92/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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