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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 694.83 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 694.83 and 155.19 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 694.83 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/694.83 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 694.83 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 107,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,830.67/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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