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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 695.40 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 695.40 and 155.52 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 695.40 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/695.40 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 695.40 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 108,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,148.24/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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