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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 694.14 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 694.14 and 306.87 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 694.14 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/694.14 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 694.14 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 213,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,010.74/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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