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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.06 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.06 and 170.93 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.06 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.06 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.06 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 118,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,805.18/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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