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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 696.33 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 696.33 and 244.76 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 696.33 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/696.33 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 696.33 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 170,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,430.25/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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