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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 828 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 828 and 469.04 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 828 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/828 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 828 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 388,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,365.12/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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