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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 696.08 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 696.08 and 155.83 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 696.08 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/696.08 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 696.08 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 108,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,470.15/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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