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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.57, 695.36 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.57, 695.36 and 182.19 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.57 : 695.36 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.57/695.36 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.57x = 695.36 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.57x = 126,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,688.09/463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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