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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 695.68 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464, 695.68 and 232.96 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 695.68 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/695.68 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 695.68 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 162,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,065.61/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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