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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 695.10 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 695.10 and 155.28 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 695.10 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/695.10 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 695.10 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 107,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.13/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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