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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.89, 697.06 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.89, 697.06 and 175.99 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.89 : 697.06 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.89/697.06 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.89x = 697.06 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.89x = 122,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675.59/464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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