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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 695.84 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 695.84 and 155.77 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 695.84 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/695.84 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 695.84 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 108,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,388.48/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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