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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 694.83 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 694.83 and 383.25 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 694.83 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/694.83 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 694.83 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 266,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,293.60/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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