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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.80 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.80 and 155.03 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.80 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.80 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.80 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 107,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,711.37/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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