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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 696.33 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 696.33 and 203.98 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 696.33 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/696.33 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 696.33 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 142,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037.39/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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