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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 694.12 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 694.12 and 219.05 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 694.12 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/694.12 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 694.12 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 152,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,044.36/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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