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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 692.99 and 390.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 692.99 and 390.00 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 692.99 = 390.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/692.99 = 390.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 692.99 × 390.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 270,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,260.69/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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