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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 695.28 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 695.28 and 138.93 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 695.28 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/695.28 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 695.28 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 96,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,595.25/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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