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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 695.94 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 695.94 and 155.79 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 695.94 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/695.94 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 695.94 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 108,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,420.49/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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