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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 695.82 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 695.82 and 247.58 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 695.82 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/695.82 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 695.82 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 172,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,271.12/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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