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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 694.64 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 694.64 and 154.97 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 694.64 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/694.64 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 694.64 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 107,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,644.11/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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