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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 694.63 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 694.63 and 377.07 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 694.63 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/694.63 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 694.63 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 261,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,924.13/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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