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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 722.75 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 722.75 and 466.44 is: 700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 722.75 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/722.75 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 722.75 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 337,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,117.18/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.84

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