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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 696.02 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464, 696.02 and 207.52 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 696.02 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/696.02 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 696.02 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 144,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,438.07/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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