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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 695.39 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 695.39 and 310.23 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 695.39 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/695.39 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 695.39 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 215,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,729.29/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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