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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 696.08 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 696.08 and 207.25 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 696.08 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/696.08 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 696.08 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 144,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,262.58/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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