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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 695.46 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 695.46 and 326.34 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 695.46 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/695.46 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 695.46 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 226,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,956.42/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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