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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 761.12 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 761.12 and 466.92 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 761.12 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/761.12 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 761.12 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 355,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,382.15/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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