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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 695.97 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 695.97 and 244.89 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 695.97 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/695.97 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 695.97 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 170,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,436.09/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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