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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.58 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.58 and 219.56 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.58 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.58 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.58 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 152,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,501.98/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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