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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.90 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.90 and 207.24 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.90 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.90 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.90 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 144,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,218.32/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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