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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 695.96 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 695.96 and 139.32 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 695.96 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/695.96 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 695.96 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 96,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,961.15/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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