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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.08 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.08 and 155.25 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.08 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.08 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.08 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 107,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,911.17/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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