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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 695.06 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 695.06 and 155.22 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 695.06 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/695.06 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 695.06 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 107,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,886.44/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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