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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 695.74 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 695.74 and 333.97 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 695.74 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/695.74 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 695.74 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 232,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,358.25/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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