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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 699.10 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 699.10 and 363.25 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 699.10 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/699.10 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 699.10 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 253,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,948.08/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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