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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.59, 695.81 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.59, 695.81 and 409.08 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.59 : 695.81 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.59/695.81 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.59x = 695.81 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.59x = 284,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,641.95/466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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