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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 701.22 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 701.22 and 394.75 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 701.22 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/701.22 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 701.22 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 276,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,806.60/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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