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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.91, 700.36 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.91, 700.36 and 210.41 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.91 : 700.36 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.91/700.36 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.91x = 700.36 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.91x = 147,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,362.75/466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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