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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 694.23 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 694.23 and 203.32 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 694.23 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/694.23 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 694.23 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 141,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150.84/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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