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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 694.68 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 694.68 and 154.98 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 694.68 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/694.68 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 694.68 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 107,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,661.51/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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