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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 693.92 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 693.92 and 348.55 is: 521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 693.92 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/693.92 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 693.92 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 241,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,866.90/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.46

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