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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 696.06 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 696.06 and 348.42 is: 522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 696.06 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/696.06 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 696.06 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 242,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,521.23/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.87

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