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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 696.22 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 696.22 and 155.90 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 696.22 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/696.22 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 696.22 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 108,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542.05/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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