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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 695.04 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 695.04 and 405.84 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 695.04 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/695.04 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 695.04 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 282,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,075.03/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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