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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.42, 699.22 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.42, 699.22 and 301.93 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.42 : 699.22 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.42/699.22 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.42x = 699.22 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.42x = 211,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,116.49/466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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