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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 695.68 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 695.68 and 175.31 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 695.68 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/695.68 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 695.68 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 121,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,955.74/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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