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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 695.18 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 695.18 and 244.08 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 695.18 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/695.18 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 695.18 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 169,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,679.53/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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