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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 696.30 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 696.30 and 175.70 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 696.30 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/696.30 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 696.30 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 122,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,340.99/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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