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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 695.66 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 695.66 and 244.68 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 695.66 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/695.66 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 695.66 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 170,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,214.09/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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