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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 694.80 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 694.80 and 155.04 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 694.80 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/694.80 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 694.80 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 107,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,721.79/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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