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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 695.79 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 695.79 and 454.01 is: 681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 695.79 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/695.79 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 695.79 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 315,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,892.14/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.21

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