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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 695.14 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 695.14 and 246.75 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 695.14 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/695.14 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 695.14 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 171,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,525.80/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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