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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 695.66 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 695.66 and 155.48 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 695.66 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/695.66 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 695.66 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 108,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,156.96/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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