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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.07, 694.61 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.07, 694.61 and 371.54 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.07 : 694.61 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.07/694.61 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.07x = 694.61 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.07x = 258,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,070.07/463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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