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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.36 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.36 and 155.47 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.36 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.36 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.36 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 108,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,105.10/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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