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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.70 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.70 and 219.86 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.70 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.70 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.70 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 152,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,736.74/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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