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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 694.40 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 694.40 and 356.88 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 694.40 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/694.40 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 694.40 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 247,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,817.47/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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