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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.75 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.75 and 245.07 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.75 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.75 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.75 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 170,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,752.52/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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