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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 697.13 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 697.13 and 122.75 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 697.13 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/697.13 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 697.13 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 85,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,572.71/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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