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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.26 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.26 and 300.96 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.26 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.26 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.26 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 208,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,944.49/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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