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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 694.56 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 694.56 and 377.34 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 694.56 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/694.56 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 694.56 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 262,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,085.27/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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