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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 695.34 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 695.34 and 247 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 695.34 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/695.34 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 695.34 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 171,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,748.98/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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