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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 700.39 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 700.39 and 351.71 is: 527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 700.39 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/700.39 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 700.39 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 246,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,334.17/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.67

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