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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.08 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.08 and 151.08 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.08 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.08 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.08 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 105,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,014.18/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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