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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 698.76 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 698.76 and 234.95 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 698.76 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/698.76 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 698.76 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 164,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,170.17/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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