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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.79 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.79 and 247.25 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.79 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.79 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.79 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 172,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,034.08/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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