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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 698.82 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 698.82 and 303.84 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 698.82 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/698.82 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 698.82 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 212,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,329.47/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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