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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.45 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.45 and 155.41 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.45 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.45 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.45 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 108,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,077.37/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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