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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 699.03 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 699.03 and 235.17 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 699.03 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/699.03 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 699.03 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 164,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,390.89/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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