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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 694.62 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 694.62 and 244.09 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 694.62 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/694.62 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 694.62 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 169,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,548.58/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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