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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 695.13 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 695.13 and 347.73 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 695.13 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/695.13 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 695.13 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 241,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,717.55/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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