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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.48 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.48 and 343.44 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.48 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.48 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.48 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 239,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199.09/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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