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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 695.64 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 695.64 and 320.08 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 695.64 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/695.64 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 695.64 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 222,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,660.45/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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