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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 807.12 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 807.12 and 466.74 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 807.12 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/807.12 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 807.12 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 376,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,715.19/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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