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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 696.66 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 696.66 and 245.56 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 696.66 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/696.66 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 696.66 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 171,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,070.09/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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