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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 697.13 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 697.13 and 140.03 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 697.13 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/697.13 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 697.13 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 97,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614.93/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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