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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 695.70 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 695.70 and 373.29 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 695.70 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/695.70 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 695.70 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 259,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,697.85/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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