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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 696.02 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 696.02 and 117.35 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 696.02 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/696.02 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 696.02 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 81,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,680.12/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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