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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 695.25 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 695.25 and 355.74 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 695.25 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/695.25 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 695.25 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 247,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,328.24/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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