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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 694.34 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 694.34 and 219.35 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 694.34 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/694.34 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 694.34 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 152,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,303.48/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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