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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 699.53 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 699.53 and 329.59 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 699.53 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/699.53 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 699.53 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 230,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,558.09/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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