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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.77 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.77 and 155.07 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.77 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.77 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.77 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 107,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,737.98/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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