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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 698.90 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 698.90 and 351.74 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 698.90 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/698.90 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 698.90 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 245,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,831.07/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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