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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 695.82 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 695.82 and 175.34 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 695.82 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/695.82 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 695.82 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 122,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005.08/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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