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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.96 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.96 and 176 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.96 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.96 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.96 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 122,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664.96/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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