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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.57 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.57 and 199.97 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.57 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.57 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.57 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 139,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,088.66/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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