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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 701.01 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 701.01 and 380.81 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 701.01 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/701.01 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 701.01 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 266,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,951.62/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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