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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.33, 699.63 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.33, 699.63 and 235.18 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.33 : 699.63 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.33/699.63 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.33x = 699.63 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.33x = 164,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,538.98/466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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