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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 698 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 698 and 303.24 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 698 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/698 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 698 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 211,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,661.52/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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