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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.39, 695.43 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.39, 695.43 and 341.98 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.39 : 695.43 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.39/695.43 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.39x = 695.43 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.39x = 237,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,821.41/463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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