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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 695.75 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 695.75 and 377.23 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 695.75 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/695.75 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 695.75 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 262,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,455.89/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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