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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.33 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.33 and 219.95 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.33 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.33 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.33 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 152,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,936.73/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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