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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 699.06 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 699.06 and 380.34 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 699.06 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/699.06 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 699.06 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 265,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,880.48/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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