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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.07, 694.85 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.07, 694.85 and 246.63 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.07 : 694.85 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.07/694.85 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.07x = 694.85 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.07x = 171,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369.62/463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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