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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.44 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.44 and 151.29 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.44 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.44 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.44 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 105,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,214.41/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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