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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 695.48 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 695.48 and 247.30 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 695.48 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/695.48 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 695.48 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 171,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,992.20/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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