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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 694.83 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 694.83 and 202.98 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 694.83 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/694.83 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 694.83 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 141,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,036.59/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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