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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 697.01 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 697.01 and 248.06 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 697.01 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/697.01 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 697.01 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 172,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,900.80/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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