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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 695.77 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 695.77 and 155.82 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 695.77 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/695.77 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 695.77 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 108,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,414.88/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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