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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.93 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.93 and 326.66 is: 490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.93 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.93 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.93 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 227,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,332.49/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.42

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