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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 694.20 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 694.20 and 395.66 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 694.20 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/694.20 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 694.20 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 274,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,667.17/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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