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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 694.92 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 694.92 and 203.21 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 694.92 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/694.92 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 694.92 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 141,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,214.69/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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