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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.41 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.41 and 134.55 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.41 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.41 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.41 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 93,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567.42/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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