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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 694.49 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 694.49 and 341.35 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 694.49 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/694.49 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 694.49 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 237,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,064.16/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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