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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 697.10 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 697.10 and 140.04 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 697.10 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/697.10 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 697.10 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 97,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621.18/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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