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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 644.02 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 644.02 and 267.54 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 644.02 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/644.02 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 644.02 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 172,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,298.83/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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