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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.70 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.70 and 154.83 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.70 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.70 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.70 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 107,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,559.63/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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