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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 699.44 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 699.44 and 380.59 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 699.44 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/699.44 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 699.44 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 266,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,199.87/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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