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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 698.92 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 698.92 and 351.80 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 698.92 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/698.92 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 698.92 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 245,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,880.06/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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