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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 698.76 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 698.76 and 422.21 is: 630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 698.76 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/698.76 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 698.76 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 295,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,023.46/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.00

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