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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 700.80 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 700.80 and 403.24 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 700.80 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/700.80 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 700.80 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 282,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,590.59/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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