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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.82 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.82 and 319.25 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.82 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.82 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.82 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 222,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140.54/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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