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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 700.02 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 700.02 and 338.52 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 700.02 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/700.02 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 700.02 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 236,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,970.77/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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