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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.66 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.66 and 220.46 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.66 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.66 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.66 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 153,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,360.62/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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