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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 696.04 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 696.04 and 155.93 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 696.04 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/696.04 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 696.04 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 108,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,533.52/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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