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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 694.67 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 694.67 and 203.09 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 694.67 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/694.67 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 694.67 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 141,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,076.04/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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