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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 695.55 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 695.55 and 175.07 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 695.55 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/695.55 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 695.55 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 121,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,769.94/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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