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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 695.93 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 695.93 and 182.60 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 695.93 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/695.93 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 695.93 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 127,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,075.91/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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