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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.20 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.20 and 235.76 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.20 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.20 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.20 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 165,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,079.15/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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