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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 695.81 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 695.81 and 155.75 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 695.81 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/695.81 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 695.81 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 108,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,368.15/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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