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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 695.05 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 695.05 and 301.12 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 695.05 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/695.05 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 695.05 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 209,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,290.97/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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