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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 699.68 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 699.68 and 376.02 is: 564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 699.68 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/699.68 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 699.68 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 263,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,094.61/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.28

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