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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 694.84 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 694.84 and 298.90 is: 448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 694.84 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/694.84 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 694.84 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 207,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,687.68/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.05

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