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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 695.03 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 695.03 and 309.35 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 695.03 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/695.03 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 695.03 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 215,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,009.46/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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