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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 698.99 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 698.99 and 345.27 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 698.99 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/698.99 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 698.99 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 241,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,338.55/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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