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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.16 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.16 and 203.54 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.16 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.16 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.16 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 141,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,492.87/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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