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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 697.51 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 697.51 and 454.74 is: 680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 697.51 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/697.51 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 697.51 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 317,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,182.03/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.75

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