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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 696.94 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 696.94 and 122.63 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 696.94 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/696.94 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 696.94 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 85,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,461.96/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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