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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.88 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.88 and 175.44 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.88 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.88 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.88 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 122,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,085.19/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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