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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 694.85 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 694.85 and 246.69 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 694.85 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/694.85 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 694.85 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 171,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,412.55/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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