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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 694.74 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 694.74 and 203.22 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 694.74 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/694.74 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 694.74 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 141,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,185.06/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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