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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.29 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.29 and 220.62 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.29 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.29 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.29 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 153,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,394.88/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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