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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 694.56 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 694.56 and 327.36 is: 489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 694.56 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/694.56 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 694.56 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 227,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,371.16/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.86

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