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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 695.23 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 695.23 and 247.01 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 695.23 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/695.23 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 695.23 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 171,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727.64/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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