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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 699.90 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 699.90 and 235.44 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 699.90 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/699.90 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 699.90 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 164,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,784.46/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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