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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 694.67 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 694.67 and 155.01 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 694.67 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/694.67 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 694.67 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 107,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,680.41/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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