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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 695.52 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 695.52 and 326.04 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 695.52 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/695.52 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 695.52 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 226,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,767.34/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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