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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 701.55 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 701.55 and 452.94 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 701.55 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/701.55 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 701.55 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 317,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,760.06/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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