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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 695.79 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 695.79 and 360.64 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 695.79 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/695.79 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 695.79 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 250,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,929.71/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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