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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 701.26 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 701.26 and 330.84 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 701.26 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/701.26 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 701.26 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 232,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,004.86/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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