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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 695.86 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 695.86 and 155.70 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 695.86 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/695.86 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 695.86 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 108,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.40/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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