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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 699.08 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 699.08 and 453.87 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 699.08 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/699.08 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 699.08 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 317,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,289.17/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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