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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.77 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.77 and 155.73 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.77 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.77 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.77 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 108,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,351.48/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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