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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 695.16 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 695.16 and 327.09 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 695.16 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/695.16 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 695.16 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 227,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,379.88/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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