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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 699.42 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 699.42 and 363.80 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 699.42 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/699.42 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 699.42 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 254,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,449.00/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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