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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 695.88 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 695.88 and 309.92 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 695.88 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/695.88 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 695.88 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 215,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,667.13/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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