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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 696.29 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 696.29 and 245.03 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 696.29 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/696.29 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 696.29 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 170,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,607.23/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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