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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 693.66 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 693.66 and 366.76 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 693.66 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/693.66 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 693.66 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 254,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,406.74/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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