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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 694.96 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 694.96 and 302.00 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 694.96 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/694.96 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 694.96 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 209,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,878.90/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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