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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 693.66 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 693.66 and 346.88 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 693.66 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/693.66 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 693.66 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 240,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,616.78/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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