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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 694.62 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 694.62 and 154.91 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 694.62 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/694.62 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 694.62 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 107,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600.20/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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