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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 695.70 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 695.70 and 175.26 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 695.70 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/695.70 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 695.70 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 121,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,928.38/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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