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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.47 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.47 and 189.69 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.47 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.47 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.47 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 131,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,920.44/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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