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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 698.83 and 363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 698.83 and 363.14 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 698.83 = 363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/698.83 = 363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 698.83 × 363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 253,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,768.72/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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