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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 697.88 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 697.88 and 351.08 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 697.88 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/697.88 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 697.88 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 245,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,015.64/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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