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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.88 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.88 and 155.10 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.88 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.88 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.88 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 107,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,775.89/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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