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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.47 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.47 and 204.09 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.47 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.47 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.47 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 141,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,937.45/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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