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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.76 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.76 and 175.08 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.76 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.76 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.76 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 121,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,813.66/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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