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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 643.07 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 643.07 and 308.84 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 643.07 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/643.07 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 643.07 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 198,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,603.30/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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