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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.96 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.96 and 363.48 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.96 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.96 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.96 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 254,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,421.46/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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