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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 697.98 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 697.98 and 337.16 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 697.98 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/697.98 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 697.98 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 235,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,330.94/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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