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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.64 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.64 and 383.98 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.64 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.64 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.64 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 266,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,727.87/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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