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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.63 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.63 and 243.95 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.63 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.63 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.63 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 168,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,474.82/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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