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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 694.58 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 694.58 and 138.54 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 694.58 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/694.58 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 694.58 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 96,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,227.11/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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