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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 699.70 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 699.70 and 210.03 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 699.70 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/699.70 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 699.70 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 146,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,957.99/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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