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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 699.54 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 699.54 and 375.66 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 699.54 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/699.54 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 699.54 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 262,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,789.20/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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