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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 693.63 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 693.63 and 376.46 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 693.63 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/693.63 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 693.63 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 261,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,120.33/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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