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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 695.82 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 695.82 and 302.15 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 695.82 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/695.82 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 695.82 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 210,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,242.01/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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