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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.07 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.07 and 319.08 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.07 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.07 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.07 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 221,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,782.94/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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