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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 700.62 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 700.62 and 294.06 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 700.62 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/700.62 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 700.62 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 206,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,024.32/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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