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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.25, 694.05 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.25, 694.05 and 332.61 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.25 : 694.05 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.25/694.05 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.25x = 694.05 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.25x = 230,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,847.97/463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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