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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 695.72 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 695.72 and 175.32 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 695.72 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/695.72 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 695.72 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 121,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,972.75/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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