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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 694.56 and 360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 694.56 and 360.80 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 694.56 = 360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/694.56 = 360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 694.56 × 360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 250,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,597.25/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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