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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 696.70 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 696.70 and 175.88 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 696.70 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/696.70 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 696.70 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 122,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,535.60/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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