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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 694.60 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 694.60 and 154.84 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 694.60 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/694.60 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 694.60 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 107,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,551.86/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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