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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 697.04 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 697.04 and 269.56 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 697.04 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/697.04 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 697.04 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 187,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,894.10/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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