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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.59 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.59 and 463.64 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.59 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.59 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.59 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 327,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,599.85/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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