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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 693 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 693 and 332.13 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 693 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/693 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 693 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 230,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,166.09/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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