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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 694.84 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 694.84 and 316.62 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 694.84 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/694.84 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 694.84 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 219,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,999.45/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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