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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 700.44 and 206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 700.44 and 206.90 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 700.44 = 206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/700.44 = 206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 700.44 × 206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 144,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,921.04/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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