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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 700.20 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 700.20 and 364.56 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 700.20 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/700.20 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 700.20 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 255,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264.91/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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