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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 693.34 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 693.34 and 382.25 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 693.34 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/693.34 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 693.34 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 265,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,024.79/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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