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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 695.08 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 695.08 and 255.39 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 695.08 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/695.08 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 695.08 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 177,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,514.19/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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