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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 694.22 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 694.22 and 154.70 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 694.22 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/694.22 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 694.22 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 107,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,395.83/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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