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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.07 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.07 and 155.95 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.07 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.07 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.07 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 108,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,552.12/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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