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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 695.25 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 695.25 and 439.98 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 695.25 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/695.25 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 695.25 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 305,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,896.10/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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