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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 696.61 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 696.61 and 327.73 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 696.61 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/696.61 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 696.61 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 228,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,300.00/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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