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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 695.07 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 695.07 and 203.45 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 695.07 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/695.07 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 695.07 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 141,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,408.52/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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