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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 697.31 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 697.31 and 247.76 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 697.31 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/697.31 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 697.31 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 172,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,764.34/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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