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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 695.59 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 695.59 and 326.36 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 695.59 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/695.59 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 695.59 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 227,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,013.68/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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