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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 694.31 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 694.31 and 341.38 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 694.31 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/694.31 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 694.31 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 237,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,023.55/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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