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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 695.43 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 695.43 and 155.52 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 695.43 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/695.43 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 695.43 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 108,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,153.27/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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