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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 698.84 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 698.84 and 235.06 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 698.84 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/698.84 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 698.84 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 164,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,269.33/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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